Add 16/36 and 70/5
1st number: 16/36, 2nd number: 14 0/5
16/36 + 70/5 is 130/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
70/5 = 70 × 36/5 × 36 = 2520/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 2520/180 = 80 + 2520/180 = 2600/180 - 2600/180 simplified gives 130/9
- So, 16/36 + 70/5 = 130/9
In mixed form: 144/9
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